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May 2025 BLS OEWS · Anesthesiologists

Anesthesiologist Salary in Texas

BLS occupational wages for physician anesthesiologists: statewide medians, hourly pay, and selected Texas metros.

SOC 29-1211.00Reviewed 2026-10-10

Quick salary summary

Median annual wage (Texas)

$215,230

Median hourly wage (Texas)

$103.48/hr

90th percentile annual (Texas)

$488,670

Medians are 50th percentile wages from employer reports in May 2025 BLS OEWS, not residency stipends or locums contract rates.

Anesthesiologist salary range in Texas

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th$168,750$81.13/hr
25th$210,190$101.05/hr
50th (Median)$215,230$103.48/hr
75th$348,530$167.56/hr
90th$488,670$234.94/hr

U.S. median for comparison: $391,490 annually (May 2025 BLS OEWS).

Anesthesiologist salary by Texas metro

Metro areaMedian annualMedian hourly
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$218,060$104.84/hr
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$210,230$101.07/hr
San Antonio-New Braunfels$335,300$161.20/hr

BLS only publishes metro medians where sample size allows. Austin medians are not listed separately for this occupation in current OEWS tables.

Anesthesiologist vs nurse anesthetist wages

RoleSOCTexas median annualNotes
Physician anesthesiologist29-1211.00$215,230This page
Nurse anesthetist (CRNA)29-1151.00$244,990Separate BLS occupation

For nurse anesthesiologist salary Texas searches, use our CRNA salary in Texas page. For certified anesthesiologist assistants, see anesthesiologist assistant salary in Texas.

Estimate take-home pay on an anesthesiologist salary

  • Start with gross annual pay from your contract or the tables above.
  • Use the Texas salary calculator for federal income tax and FICA (no Texas state income tax on wages).
  • High earners may owe additional Medicare tax; payroll systems vary.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average anesthesiologist salary in Texas?+−
BLS OEWS reports a median annual wage of $215,230 for anesthesiologists in Texas (May 2025 BLS OEWS). Median is the 50th percentile wage, not a simple average of every worker.
How much do anesthesiologists make per hour in Texas?+−
The statewide median hourly wage is $103.48 per hour in May 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the anesthesiologist salary in Houston, Texas?+−
For the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro, BLS lists a median annual wage of $210,230 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
What is the anesthesiologist salary in Dallas, Texas?+−
For Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, the median annual wage is $218,060 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
Is nurse anesthesiologist salary the same as physician anesthesiologist pay?+−
No. Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are a different occupation (SOC 29-1151) with separate BLS wages. See our CRNA salary in Texas page for nurse anesthetist medians rather than mixing them with physician anesthesiologist data.
What data source does this Texas anesthesiologist salary page use?+−
Figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025 BLS OEWS) for SOC 29-1211.00.
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